Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Here is a small glimpse into our guest house/barn renovation. The Country Living feature focuses on the interior renovation so I thought I'd post a little peek on the exterior (more photos inside and out after the feature is published). The window that's shown here is in fact an original window, and is the only window that we did not replace.

The photo shoot took place on Halloween. Unfortunately I don't have any behind the scenes glimpses as my Canon Rebel has expired, and I inadvertently misplaced my point and shoot. But it went really well, and I had the extreme pleasure of meeting someone I have admired for quite some time - Heather Bullard.

Heather was the stylist for the shoot - she did such an amazing job! Everything turned out so beautiful. I am so excited to see the feature when it comes out in the February issue.

The photographer for the shoot was the reknowned James Baigrie. He was also such a wonderful pleasure to meet. Heather came Tuesday to prep everything, and then James arrived early Wednesday morning. Shooting began soon afterward.

Mike took those two days off to watch the babies so that I could be up at the guest house helping as much as possible (ironing linens, fetching props, etc.). Just as the previous photo shoot, it was insanely fascinating to watch the process of creating photo-ready spaces.

Heather took this photo of Mike on her iPhone. I was with the babies while he ran up to deliver some morning necessities... like fresh brewed coffee.

After the shoot, Heather and I had a chance to relax and socialize a bit more. She gave me some tips, using my iPhone, on styling this pumpkin bread that Mike made. I think that she may have even taken this photo.

It was wonderful to stand in the kitchen and talk about everything design.

I hope that all had a wonderful weekend, over the last days of October. I also hope that for those of you who were affected by Sandy are with power, and safe and sound. Our thoughts have been with you from afar.

Hi Trina, I can't wait to see your guesthouse feature! Your home and lifestyle is such a great inspiration to many, including me. I am going to attempt that yummy pumpkin bread today. The babies are adorable in their costumes, everything is so exciting at that age!

I've been browsing your blog for some time now. Love your home! We are on the slow road to renovating a very old home in GA. Sometimes when I read your posts that show a project, I really get tired just reading it, because I know just how much work it is!Great work!Tamara

I's just wonderful to see your babies grow and grow! Such a delight and wishing you all the best for the continued renovations and the coming holiday season! PS: "Thanks" to Sandy we have our own substantial renovation ahead of us....

Congrats!! Who knew an iphone could take such great pictures? I can't wait to see more pictures once you're allowed to post them. As ever, your kids are incredibly adorable. Thanks so much for sharing, Em

Trina,I've loved catching up with you all and the babies! Oh my goodness they are growing! Must be wonderful watching them discover gardens and tractors and all. What a fun full life! So looking forward to the magazine story. Sounds like you had a ball!Take care,XO Lisa

STYLING TIPS were to place in natural light. She also picked out another antique knife from my drawer but it was too blurry to post. She did a few other things like arrange slices so that they weren't too straight. All pictures were taken on my iPhone, which I rarely use so that was also a nice tutorial! Trina

Wow your barn looks amazing!!! And I love the children in costume! ;-)

We had a photo shoot for a magazine in our house yesterday. It was really enjoyable and I especially liked to see how the stylist worked. I took a few pictures of the behind the scenes for my blog. I can't wait to see how the photos look when they get published!

I just saw your guest house reno on the County Living Magazine site...it turned out great Trina & Mike. I will have to pick up a copy of the magazine tomorrow. Clean & cosy like the rest of your home. Here is the link-- http://cntry.lv/6035VSJl